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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.75, 3,832.77 and 1,716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.75, 3,832.77 and 1,716.44 is: 2,368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.75 : 3,832.77 = 1,716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.75/3,832.77 = 1,716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.75x = 3,832.77 × 1,716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.75x = 6,578,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,578,700.57/2,777.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.36

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